What Am I To Do
Melanie Fiona Lyrics


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I used to dream
Set my mind on waiting patient for you to see
Oh, giving you my heart and soul
Tell me now, don't look down
Cuz when I look in your eyes I know, oh

We can never be,
I'm talking to myself
When I know the one thing you need
And maybe that's me

Oh, why, am I so blind to only see you?
What am I to do?
I've tried many times to what there's really no use
So tell me what am I to do?

You and me could be so good
I only wish you could see... what I see
Never felt this hard before
Tell me you'll be the one to catch me
Before I hit the floor
(Yes, I'm fallin)

We will never be
If you don't let yourself feel that same thing for me
Maybe we'll see

Oh, why, am I so blind to only see you?
What am I to do?
I've tried many times to what there's really no use
So tell me what am I to do?

Two ships in the night - that's us
Don't wanna let this thing pass us
If you would only just ask her
She could be the queen to your castle
Maybe even share the same address
We could take our time, oh no stress
Love is a game kinda like chess,
I've made my move
You're next.

Oh, why, am I so blind to only see you?
What am I to do?




I've tried many times to what there's really no use
So tell me what am I to do?

Overall Meaning

In What Am I To Do, Melanie Fiona sings about unrequited love and the internal conflict that comes with it. She begins the song by recounting how patiently she used to wait for her love interest to see her, but to no avail. Despite giving him her heart and soul, she realizes that they can never be together. She is left questioning why she is so blind to only see him and doesn't know what to do.


In the chorus, Melanie Fiona expresses her frustration at trying many times to make the relationship work, but ultimately realizing that there is no use. She still cares deeply for him and wishes he could see what she sees in their potential, but she ultimately comes to accept that they may never be together. She hopes that someday he will feel the same thing for her, but she is ready to move on if he doesn't.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to dream
I used to fantasize about our love and hoped for you to recognize my feelings


Set my mind on waiting patient for you to see
I was determined to wait patiently for you to acknowledge our connection


Oh, giving you my heart and soul
I was willing to offer my entire being to you


Tell me now, don't look down
I'm asking you not to dismiss or ignore me


Cuz when I look in your eyes I know, oh
I can sense that you feel the same way about me when I look into your eyes


We can never be,
Our relationship can never come into fruition


I'm talking to myself
I'm aware that I'm having this conversation just with myself and not with you


When I know the one thing you need
I'm aware of what you're looking for


And maybe that's me
I think that I could be the one that you're looking for


Oh, why, am I so blind to only see you?
I'm wondering why I can't seem to focus on anyone but you


What am I to do?
I'm not sure what actions to take given our predicament


I've tried many times to what there's really no use
I've attempted to change our situation before, but it was fruitless


So tell me what am I to do?
I'm pleading with you to offer guidance on how to navigate our relationship


You and me could be so good
Our relationship has the potential to be amazing


I only wish you could see... what I see
I wish you could see in me what I see in you


Never felt this hard before
I've never experienced emotions like this in my life


Tell me you'll be the one to catch me
I'm hoping that you'll be the one to support me when I'm at my most vulnerable


Before I hit the floor (Yes, I'm fallin)
Before I become completely overcome with emotion and hit rock bottom


We will never be
I have come to the realization that we can never be together


If you don't let yourself feel that same thing for me
If you're not open to sharing the same feelings as me


Maybe we'll see
There's still a chance for us to explore our relationship in the future


Two ships in the night - that's us
We're two people who are destined to pass each other by without ever being fully able to connect


Don't wanna let this thing pass us
I'm hoping that we can avoid missing our opportunity to be together


If you would only just ask her
If you would only be courageous enough to ask me out


She could be the queen to your castle
I could be the perfect match for you and help you build a beautiful relationship


Maybe even share the same address
We could even live together in the same place


We could take our time, oh no stress
We could take things slow and avoid any unnecessary pressure


Love is a game kinda like chess,
Love is a strategic game that requires thought and planning


I've made my move
I've expressed my feelings to you


You're next.
It's now your turn to make your own move in this game of love




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Comments from YouTube:

Tyiana Sedan

Gives me an old school vibe, she's so underrated

Marly Bud

@shay riivxi​ Yea shes definitely underrated the two songs I like from her is PRICELESS and SOMEBODY COME GET ME she doesn't get the props she deserve

icecreamsandals

This song is dedicated to my one true love, Tim. Sending him love light and blessings.

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